Edwin Gerritsen, travel & event manager at AFC Ajax, has been given a greater role in the Sport Facility/Event Management Module at Johan Cruyff Institute
In January 2017, Johan Cruyff Institute Amsterdam will start the Sport Facility / Event Management Module. Edwin Gerritsen, travel & event manager at AFC Ajax, will play a bigger role in the next edition of the course. Edwin was responsible for the UEFA Europa League final in 2013, the U2 concert at the Amsterdam ArenA and the Ajax league title celebrations in 2014 – to name just a few of the many events he has been involved in.
Finals at the Amsterdam ArenA
According to Edwin: “They have all been fantastic events, each with an unique atmosphere that evoked different feelings for the visitors. Being able to have a leading role in creating this gives me the right push to achieve the desired results, namely that the visitors and all the other stakeholders have a wonderful experience! In all events, no matter how big or small, this should always be the main objective.”
Each event requires a different approach, organization and structure. That’s exactly what makes event management so varied. “As a central contact person you have to be very flexible to handle the different needs,” says Edwin. “I always see that as a challenge and that makes event management so inspiring, that the organization of each event gives you the right energy to create a good result with the support of the team around you. I hope to be able to transfer that energy in the Sport Facility/Event Management Module at Johan Cruyff Institute, because that is what gives me energy.”
Paul ten Hag will be the core professor of the module and is responsible for monitoring the forum thread of the program. Until recently, Paul was the director of the Dutch Archery Federation and worked as facility manager for Nike Europe, Holec Holland and Texas Instruments. Students will learn in the upcoming edition how to design their own event action plan and will enjoy guest lectures at various sports facilities, such as Thialf, Papendal, Amsterdam ArenA and FC Vitesse.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODULE SPORT & FACILITY / EVENT MANAGEMENT
In January 2017 Johan Cruyff Institute Amsterdam will start a new edition of the Module Sport Facility / Event Management” target=”_blank”>Module Sport Facility / Event Management. This 6-month program is deliered in Dutch. Visit the web page of the program and ask for our brochure!
